TRAINING DATE CHANGE for the CCRC region in April. Medication Administration was originally scheduled for April 9th in the CCRC Wheeling office from 5-8 has been rescheduled to April 17th from 5-8. This rescheduled date is available on the WV STARS calendar for registration. Thanks!
Below is a great opportunity to learn more about Infant/Toddler Mental Health! These webinars are available for WV STARS credit! Check them out!
The time is here again! The WV Infant/Toddler Mental Health Association is sponsoring the May 2019 Infant Mental Health Week Webinar Series. Hope you are able to join in - these sound wonderful!
With warm weather quickly approaching, it is important to have knowledge of water safety. Here are some helpful tips to prevent drowning in toddlers.
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Attention providers in the Choices Region! The Infection Control and Dealing with Lice trainings scheduled at the Parkersburg Choices office on May 9th from 6-8pm have been rescheduled for May 14th from 6-8pm. This rescheduled date is available on the WV STARS calendar for registration. Thanks!
Social Emotional Institute May 20-21, 2019
If you are in the Kanawha County area and in need of CPR, here is a training opportunity.
Eating fruits and vegetables is part of eating healthy, but children may not always see it that way. Here are some tips that can help you fight the broccoli blues! #NationalNutritionMonth
It's National Nutrition Month. Check out this website for great resources.
It's the first day of National Nutrition Month! 🎉🍎🍐🥗🥕
Throughout March, we'll focus on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eatin...g and physical activity habits.
Learn more about our annual campaign: https://sm.eatright.org/nationalnutritionmonth
Here are some great activities you can enjoy with young children as you celebrate Theodore Seuss Geisel's, better known as Dr. Seuss to all of us, 115th birthday. Read your favorite Dr. Seuss book, prepare a healthy snack and just enjoy your time together.
STIPEND DAY IS THIS COMING MONDAY FEBRUARY 25TH!
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STIPEND DAY IS THIS COMING MONDAY FEBRUARY 25TH!
Call at 8am to claim yours!
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This is a quick tip sheet to have around for reference when a child is gagging or choking!
West Virginia Child Care Nurse Health Consultants was celebrating Valentine's Day.
Happy Valentine's Day! It is such a fun holiday to promote love and kindness. It is the holiday February is most known for but February is also American Heart Month. A full month of promoting healthy hearts in everyone. Heart disease remains a major health concern for everyone. Remember as we provide care for children we are vital in promoting good health habits. We do this by teaching them to be active and teaching them about healthy food choices. Both of these are so important when it comes to heart health. So celebrate love today and then celebrate and promote heart healthy snacks and activities for the rest of the month. Love, kindness and healthy hearts!!!!!
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! Many parents assume that cavities in baby teeth don't matter because they'll be lost anyway, but that's not... true! Dental decay in baby teeth can negatively affect permanent teeth and lead to future oral problems. Learn more about children’s dental health and hygiene. #NCDHM #TinyTeeth
See MoreAre you looking for an opportunity to get some helpful information as well as STARS training hours? Infection Control in the Child Care Setting will be presented this evening, starting at 6:30 at Connect office , Players Club Dr. in Charleston.
This video done by the National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness offers an easy way to brush teeth in your childcare program.
The West Virginia Home Visitation Program and Project LAUNCH are pleased to announce its Call for Presentations for the 2019 Social Emotional Institute. This l...earning institute is an early childhood conference promoting the factors related to social emotional development, while providing quality professional development opportunities for home visitors, early childhood professionals, social workers, nurses and other professionals who work on behalf of children and youth.
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Cold weather does not cause colds or flu, but the viruses that cause colds and flu tend to be more common in the winter, when children are in school and are in ...closer contact with each other. Teach children about frequent hand washing and to sneeze or cough into the bend of an elbow. https://www.healthychildren.org/…/Hand-Washing-A-Powerful-A…
See MoreHere's a great bedtime routine: Brush! Book! Bed!
Here's a great bedtime routine: Brush! Book! Bed! ow.ly/nyP530mW5y5
feeling excited at Did you know that the CDC has a free tool to help parents monitor their child's development? Check it out today.
Do you know what an infantile spasm looks like? Infantile spasms are the result of a neurological condition characterized by repetitive, but often subtle moveme...nts—such as a jerking of the mid-section, raising of the arms or wide-eyed blinks. Learn the signs and treatment this Infantile Spasms Awareness Week. #ISAW2018
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December 2-8 is National Handwashing Awareness Week! Make sure you and your little ones are keeping your hands clean so we can all stay healthy through the winter!
If your little one is sick, do you know how to safely give them acetaminophen? Here’s your guide for precise dosing
If your little one is sick, do you know how to safely give them acetaminophen? Here’s your guide for precise dosing: http://bit.ly/ped-acet #KYDpain
Cooking is a cherished holiday tradition for many families, and children love to be a part of it. Follow these steps to keep your littlest helpers safe this holiday season!
Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Third Edition
Appendix J
Selecting an Appropriate Sanitizer or Disinfectant
...Continue ReadingChild Care Providers: Share this poster with parents
As we start November and Diabetes Awareness Month the BIGGEST piece of education that we need to have out there are the Warning Signs of Type 1 Diabetes. If you... know someone who exhibits any of these signs PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get the individual to a doctor promptly so they can have their blood sugar checked! No one should ever have to lose their life because the signs were missed! #diabetesawarenessmonth #diabetesawareness #knowthesigns
See MoreDid you know that seasonal allergies can be as bad in the fall as in the spring? Here's some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
It's that time of year again. Here is some information about the flu vaccine but if you have more, please talk to your child's pediatrician.
Flu season is here - time to get flu shots for your family before your house is full of fevers and dripping noses (or worse). Here’s more information about this year’s flu vaccine recommendations. #FightFlu
It’s National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying is different than teasing or fighting. Learn how to talk with your child about bullying. #StopBullying #STRYVE
With the new recommendation that infants and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing car safety seat as long as possible, until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their seat, it's important to also remember to check the other safety aspects of your child's car seat.
The WV Infant/Toddler Mental Health Association has released the schedule for the Fall Infant Mental Health Week Webinars. Please join them for what sounds like a great week!
Play is an essential activity for children! It reduces stress, It's great for physical activity, and it helps the brain grow by using their imagination!
Play is an essential activity for children! In this public service announcement from American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. David Hill talks about the benefits of play for children’s growth and development. For more information, visit https://www.healthychildren.org/.
Most kids love juice, but too much juice can lead to poor nutrition, obesity, and tooth decay in children. Learn about American Academy of Pediatrics’ juice recommendations today: https://www.healthychildren.org/…/Fruit-Juice-and-Your-Chil…
Did you know the American Academy of Pediatrics has a free e-magazine that can be downloaded to phones and tablets? Check it out.
Vaccines are an important way to protect children.
Your little one is 2 months old and is starting to flash heart-melting smiles.
Now is also the time to protect him from serious diseases, like whooping cough, by getting him his scheduled vaccines at his next well-check visit: https://bit.ly/2GPHp81
This is a GREAT list of items to pack in a school or day care lunch. What a variety of yummy and healthy options!
WV Birth to Three Region III, a program of River Valley Child Development Services, is hosting the Help for Heroes Resource Fair at Shawnee Park in Dunbar
on Se...ptember 29, 2018 from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM.
What is Help for Heroes Resource Fair about?
We want to provide families who have a child or children, who has/have special needs with information on community resources that are available to them. There
will also be heroes at the event. We want to provide the opportunity for families to meet our local everyday heroes as well as some familiar superheroes. This event is open to the community and we want you to be a part of it!
Flu Season is right around the corner! The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued their recommendation for the upcoming 2018-2019 season. The AAP recommends all children ages 6 months and older receive a flu shot this season.
Important recall information.
Recall notice: Check the lots numbers for any King Bio/Dr. King homeopathic pediatric products you have, including children’s fever reducer and cough relief, for any recalled products. Full list available here: https://go.usa.gov/xUuQC
It's important to provide meals and snacks that aren't only good but good for them as well.
Let’s start this school year off right and buckle up safely. Check out our detailed graphics to see how: go.usa.gov/xUmuC
Teasing/bullying can be a problem for many children. Please stress how important it is to not make fun of someone because of their different look or abilities. All children deserve to have a happy school experience.
In addition to the nutritional and immune system benefits it provides, breastfeeding can act as a profound source of comfort and security for your child, laying... the groundwork for a confident, happy and healthy future. For these reasons, American Academy of Pediatrics advises mothers to continue nursing beyond the first year for as long as mutually desired by mother and child. #NBM18
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Optimal #breastfeeding helps prevent malnutrition in all its forms with positive lifelong effects on both children and mothers
"The links between breastfeeding and good nutrition, food security, and poverty reduction may be obvious to breastfeeding advocates, but there is still work to ...be done to make these connections clear to others."
Read the Lactation Matters blog by our partners at the International Lactation Consultant Association for a must-do list this #WBW2018!
More information to make sure your child is ready to start the school year out healthy.
No matter what grade your child is about to enter, there's the yearly back-to-school checklist of to-dos: shopping for school supplies, filling out permission f...orms, and scheduling your child's yearly pediatric well-child visit. Here’s more information on children’s yearly well-child visits:
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A new school year is about to begin. You make sure that children have new clothes and supplies but don't overlook their checkups and sports physicals. If you have a child with a chronic illness, visit their healthcare provider to get an updated medical action plan.
The new school year is right around the corner. See a full list of back to school dates and how you can help students get off to a good start below.
Beneficial information for all parents.
“Science supports the idea that warmth and affection expressed by parents to their children results in life-long positive outcomes for those children.”
Announcing New Pathway to Earnings Program coming this October: Increased earnings opportunities available to individuals with qualifying certificates or degree...s who are working in licensed child care or family child care. Visit our website for more information https://www.wvstars.org/earnings/
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Celebrate the summer and stay healthy all season long! Follow these 6 tips to prevent chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some forms of cancer. http://bit.ly/CDCCHealthySummer
Useful information if you are getting ready for that family vacation.
Suitcase? Check. Sunscreen? Check. Place to store medicines safely while traveling? Check! Learn how to travel safely with kids and medicines at UpandAway.org.
Get outside and have fun but be ready for those minor issues.
Summer break can mean fun in the sun and more family time outside, but that also can mean cuts, ticks, poison ivy, infected bug bites, sunburns, eye injuries, broken bones, and all other kinds of summer fun gone wrong. Be prepared by making a Summer First Aid Kit.
The heat can be dangerous for all but particularly for the little ones that depend on adults to keep them safe. Never leave children unattended in a car.
Happy Memorial Day! When you're playing outside with your toddlers today or during the rest of the summer, try out some activities recommended by the CDC to track developmental milestones. More here:
Every 8 minutes in the US, an adult makes an error when giving a child medicine - and more than 60,000 kids end up in the emergency room because they accidental...ly got into some medicine when an adult wasn’t looking. Learn more helpful – and possibly lifesaving – tips that you can use to keep your children safe when giving or storing medicine. #MedSafety
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Every 8 minutes in the US, an adult makes an error when giving a child medicine - and more than 60,000 kids end up in the emergency room because they accidental...ly got into some medicine when an adult wasn’t looking. Learn more helpful – and possibly lifesaving – tips that you can use to keep your children safe when giving or storing medicine. #MedSafety
See MoreAn idea to get kids outdoors and away from media.
Recently shared on our WV Child Care Nurse Health Consultants page...
Is your family traveling this summer? Car seats or booster seats should be used in cars and airplanes. Learn more about traveling with the right seat for your child:
Summer time usually means many families will be traveling for vacations. Make sure your children are safe while you travel.
Is your family traveling this summer? Car seats or booster seats should be used in cars and airplanes. Learn more about traveling with the right seat for your child:
A child's body heats up three to five times faster than an adult's does. A child left in a hot car can die of heat stroke very quickly. This summer, be aware of hot cars and keeping kids safe from heat stroke.
Does your child get enough vitamin D? Made in the body from exposure to sunlight, this nutrient is important for bone health. Here's how much kids should get each day and from what sources. ☀️🥛🥚
Your baby has lots of ways to say “I’m hungry” and “I’m full.” Learn the signs: https://go.usa.gov/xQAVe
📣 STARS credit opportunity: 📣
Seizure Disorders in the Child Care Setting
Tuesday, 6/12/2018 at the CCRC in Morgantown @ 6pm to 7pm. Only a few spots left, sign up in STARS to reserve your spot!
Now that good weather is here, we can get outside and enjoy. Here are some tips for safe grilling
Food poisoning peaks in summer months when warmer temperatures cause foodborne germs to flourish. Follow these tips for a safe and enjoyable grilling season! go.usa.gov/xN8gB
Parents: Help ensure your child gets the right dose by using only the oral syringe or dosing cup that comes with your child’s medicine. Ask your pharmacist if you don’t have one. Spoons come in all shapes and sizes, so don’t use household spoons to give medicines.
Mandated reports take note!
Beginning tomorrow, new mandated reporting legislation takes effect in WV. Senate Bill 465 codifies a new mandated reporting law for suspected child abuse and n...eglect. The legislation simplifies and clarifies requirements for mandated reporting to make them easier to understand and implement. The legislation reduces the timeframe for making a report from 48 hours down to not more than 24 hours after receiving a disclosure of abuse or suspecting that abuse or neglect has occurred. The law also requires mandated reporters to submit their report directly to Child Protective Services and eliminates indirect reporting, which sometimes led to reports failing to be submitted in a timely manner. For more info, visit https://wvcan.org/…/6-4-18-Press-Release-Mandated-Reporting…
See MoreIt's camping season! How can you protect yourself and your little ones while enjoying our beautiful state?
https://dhhr.wv.gov/campsafe…/parents/pages/tick-safety.aspx
Are allergies making your child miserable? There are many types of medicines that can bring your child allergy relief. Whether over-the-counter or prescription, make sure you talk to your child’s pediatrician about allergy medicines. Learn about the different types here:
https://dhhr.wv.gov/…/tick%20bite%20prevention%20checklist.…
It's that time of year again, TICK SEASON! Here is an awesome hand out that can be given to parents with tips to keep those creepy crawling pest at bay.
📣 Medication Administration
5/24/2018 6p to 9p 📣
Spots are still available this Thursday at the CCRC in Morgantown! Sign up on the STARS calendar.
Did you know in 2017 the Food and Drug Administration released new guidelines saying giving babies small doses of peanuts might prevent allergies from ever developing? Read more about the research and why pediatricians support the new guidelines here:
Discover your role in your child's weight. Register now for a free parent webinar with Dr. Sandra G. Hassink, a leading childhood obesity expert. https://cc.readytalk.com/r/61pkulqbuyvf&eom
Having your action plan in place ensures your child receives the best care possible in emergency situations.
It's Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Severe allergic reactions are unpredictable—they can happen anywhere, anytime. Being prepared can save a child’s life. Pediatricians and other health care providers can help families make an Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan here:
To all my colleagues who dared to try a “different type of nursing” I applaud you all!
Contact your nurse health consultant today to learn more about allergies and epinephrine.
Allergic reactions can be unpredictable. They can happen anywhere, anytime. Dr. Ilan Shapiro offers tips for parents of children with allergies, including how to create an allergy plan. For more information, visit HealthyChildren.org.
Some information about the current health issue in the news.
We are having great weather for cycling 💥🚴♂️
Health Benefits of Cycling for Children | Kids Health
Cycling is good for your children’s health. Check out this article now to find out why!
http://bit.ly/2HD...mC3T
Like and follow Energise Kids to find more informative articles like this!
Fatherly Picklebums Super Healthy Kids
#KidsBike #kidscycling #bikemonth #learntocycle #kidbikes #MiniBikers
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Registration for the Social Emotional Institute on May 21-22 is now open.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-emotional-institute-reg…
Ever wonder why your pediatrician recommends your baby receive certain vaccines at certain times? Here are nine common questions answered to help you understand the vaccine schedule, why vaccines are safe, and how #VaccinesWork. #NIIW #Ivax2Protect
Another great training opportunity...
Save the date! Great Beginnings 2018 is coming soon!
Conference Registration will open in July. Visit our website (www.wvit.org) for updates and details - information will be added as the conference approaches! 🙂
What to give to parents when lice decides to move in.
https://www.healthychildren.org/…/…/Pages/Signs-of-Lice.aspx
Who wants some free Choosy merchandise? 🙋🏼♀️💃🏼🤳🏼
Don’t forget that you can win a great music prize starting tomorrow from us! Just submit your videos of children and adults moving to Choosy Kids music starting... tomorrow, 4/16 until Friday, 4/20. If you share a video, you will be entered for a chance to win a great music prize from Choosy Kids! Make sure to tag us @ChoosyKids and use the hashtag #woyc18 so The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) can see it too! Contest ends midnight, April 20, 2018. *Contest not affiliated with Facebook in any way* Rules: https://bit.ly/2IpltNi
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Kids Who Use Smartphones Start Talking Later | Kids Development
Did you know that “for every 30 minutes of screen time, there was a 49% increased risk of expres...sive speech delay”? So before giving that smartphone or tab to your kids next time, think twice!
Check this video out if you care about your children’s health!
Here is a link to the research's article for your reading pleasure: http://bit.ly/2pR2u8E
Fatherly Today's Parent Once upon a mom
#language #delay #in #kids #development #smartphone #mobile #screen #time
Source: TIME
Dr. Tanya Altmann, author of Baby and Toddler Basics, shares tips for dealing with fevers.
We’re at Celebrating Connections! Stop by and see your friendly neighborhood nurse health consultants. 🙌🏻
Who’s going to be the first to write a review for us?! #letsgo #summermust #everyoneseservesafunplace
We are proud to continue expanding our Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children initiative with new resources, a new storybook and so much more! #SeeAmazing
To potty train or not to potty train?
https://www.healthychildren.org/…/Cognitive-and-Verbal-Skil…
If you are looking for STARS approved trainings, I still have space available in this Medication Administration training for early child care providers. Training is scheduled for 4/4, 5-8 pm at the Connect Office in Charleston, WV. Sign up on the STARS calendar to reserve your spot.
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Safe sleep in all settings, education is key in reducing SIDS.
“If someone else – a babysitter, relative, or friend – is taking care of your baby, please make sure that they know to place your baby on the back in a crib and without any bedding” — Rachel Moon, MD
It’s World Autism Awareness Day!
It's World Autism Awareness Day. Learn about how pediatricians screen for ASD with this excerpt from Mama Doc Medicine by Seattle Mama Doc, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson. #AutismAwareness
Drinking alcohol while pregnant is the most common cause of learning disabilities in children. In this public service announcement from the American Academy of ...Pediatrics, Dr. Anita Chandra recommends pregnant women avoid alcohol to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. For more information, visit HealthyChildren.org.
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Here are some STARS credits online.
I am so excited to share our May Infant Mental Health Week webinar series with you! Join us May 14-18 from 12 - 1 p.m. Registration information is included in the flyer below.
We are so close to 2,500 followers! Share our page so we can help spread the word about children's health even more! 
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Summer is what I’m dreaming about! Let’s discuss how to keep our friends safe at the pool and keep the good summer vibes going!
Hmmm, what’s in your cup?
For children, what they drink can be almost as important as what they eat! Pediatrician Dr. Shelly Flais offers simple recommendations for healthy beverages. For more information about child nutrition, visit HealthyChildren.org. #NationalNutritionMonth
It's a win-win when you can shop and help others while doing so.😄
📣Attention!📣
There are still spots open for the Medication Administration class being held at the CCRC in Morgantown on March 7th, 6-9pm. Sign up on the STARS calendar to reserve your spot!
Hope to see you there!
...Addy 😊
Stipends are still available for Celebrating Connections! Help us, help you!
We are now into Day 3 of awarding stipends! We will be accepting calls all day (8:30-4:30) to award the last of our funds. Funds are becoming very limited and w...e expect them to be gone by the end of the day.
So if you haven't called us yet, call us today to claim your stipend before they are gone.
How the Celebrating Connections stipends work:
1. They are awarded on a first come, first serve basis and funds are limited.
2. We waive your registration fee to attend the conference. Which means you attend FREE of charge!
3. You are awarded a check to help with costs of attending the conference such as food, gas, child care, hotel, or other expenses. The amount of your check will be based on how many days you plan to attend.
4. If you work in a child care center, are a family child care provider, or you are a parent of a child with special needs, you qualify for a stipend!
Please call LeAnn Ruddle at (304) 529-7603 to request your stipend.
Healthy eating is essential to a child's well-being. Discover creative ways to help families encourage children's healthy eating habits: http://bit.ly/2sHR05K #HeartHealth
Don't miss the chance for FREE admission!
Happy Happy Stipend Day Everyone!
We are now accepting calls to award stipends for attending our 2018 conference!
How the Celebrating Connections stipends work...:
1. They are awarded on a first come, first serve basis and funds are limited. So act fast and call now while funds are still available!
2. We waive your registration fee to attend the conference. Which means you attend FREE of charge!
3. You are awarded a check to help with costs of attending the conference such as food, gas, or child care. The amount of your check will be based on how many days you plan to attend.
4. If you work in a child care center, are a family child care provider, or you are a parent of a child with special needs, you qualify for a stipend!
Please call LeAnn Ruddle at (304) 529-7603 to be awarded your stipend today!
Know anyone with a preemie? This app could come in handy for them...
This adorable app was created just for preemie parents!!
This Preemie parent app features:
A Pocket Guide to Prematurity...
(Offers easy to understand explanations of common health and developmental issues.)
A Beautiful Baby Book
(Daily journal comes complete with prompts that help you chronicle your preemie’s major events and milestones)
A Personal Organizer for You
(Customizable to-do lists and to-ask lists help you become a better informed and more engaged participant in your premature baby’s care.)
A Developmental Tracker
(Automatically plots your preemie’s daily recorded weight, length, and head size on a custom growth chart.)
Safe sleep is so important. Are you practicing safe sleep in your centers and homes?
While SIDS deaths are still the most common cause of sleep-related fatalities other factors may be leading to increased fatalities: http://fxn.ws/2FlG3Oj Infant sleep recommendations: http://bit.ly/2r0ZWWf
A handout that can be given to parents to help with trauma and violence.
We are devastated by the loss of 17 innocent lives during yet another tragic mass shooting. Many parents sent their children to school yesterday, and will never... tuck them in again. Every child and provider deserves to come home from school.
Visit childcareprepare.org for info on how to prepare for/heal after an active shooter event. #healing #ccaoaprep
February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Thanks to the Cabell County Family Resource Network for sharing this important information with us.
In light of recent events, you may have some worried little people around you. Here are some tips on how to deal with these types of issues.
https://www.healthychildren.org/…/Talking-To-Children-About…
Take a look at the program and important dates for the 2018 Celebrating Connections!
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Be sure to stop by and check out the 2018 Celebrating Connections conference program that is now posted to our website! See what sessions are being offered this... year and print your registration form.
Also, keep in mind some of our upcoming important dates…
• Stipend Day- February 26th 2018 (see conference program for additional info)
• Early Bird Application Deadline- March 15th 2018
• Exhibitor Application Deadline- March 9th 2018
• Hotel Group Rate reservation deadlines- March 10th-April 5th 2018
http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/Celebrating_Connections.html
The recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedules for 2018 have been released today. The schedules are designed to offer children and teens the hi...ghest level of protection, at the specific age each vaccine will be most effective. Learn more about the recommended vaccines here:
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Words Matter Wednesday: Just a reminder that babies are not born "addicted". This interview from last year provides a very short overview of why.
Circles of caring...
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) announced applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). It is a very short enrollment period--today (Jan. 29) until Feb. 2.
Free stuff!
Early Care Share WV is the go-to website designed to share information, cost savings, and management resources to help early childhood students and professional...s access up-to-date information and manage their programs more efficiently and effectively. Please visit, www.earlycaresharewv.org to sign up for a free membership.
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Influenza (flu) is a serious disease that causes hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and tens of thousands of deaths in the United States each year. Here’s what to do if you or a loved one becomes sick with flu this season: http://bit.ly/2m6lwaM
So many fun New Year's Eve ideas for the kids!
http://www.toddlerapproved.com/…/awesome-new-years-eve-acti…
Cold and flu season is upon us. 1 simple cold can lead to a hospitalization for a person with type 1 diabetes. Please stay home if you are displaying these symptoms so you don't spread the illness.
Here are some helpful toy safety tips for this holiday season.
When gift-giving, make sure that toys are appropriate for the child's age and stage of development. Here are some tips on how to choose toys that engage the child -- and reduce the risks of causing injury. http://www.dailyherald.com/…/2…/12-tips-for-buying-safe-toys
Check out this page for free resources.
For those wanting to apply for the WV STARS Pathway Advancement Scholarship for Spring 2018, the deadline to do so is November 15th. Click on the following link for the application http://wvstars.org/scholarship/
Friendly Reminder :)
The Medication Administration Training at the Choices Parkersburg Office, that had to be cancelled on October 24th, has been rescheduled for tomorrow, November 2nd from 5-8pm in the Choices Office. Please register online if you plan on attending. Thanks!
It's National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Here's a great resource from the CDC.
Get your flu shot!
Did you know that getting yourself and your family vaccinated in October offers the best protection against flu? Join CDC flu fighter Dr. Dan Jernigan and fight... flu this month by getting vaccinated. Help spread the word by sharing our Facebook frame to let friends know that everyone 6 months and older should get their flu shot now! https://www.facebook.com/profilepicframes
See MoreThis is an excellent resource for parents in recognizing developmental delays.
How do you know if your baby's car seat is installed correctly? In this video, pediatrician Dr. Anita Chandra offers advice on making sure your car seat will pr...otect your baby in a crash. For more information on car seats, including videos with installation tips, visit HealthyChildren.org, the American Academy of Pediatrics website for parents.
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September is safe sleep month. Back to sleep always for infants. Learn more by contacting your WV Child Care Nurse Health Consultant.
And the winner is.....
Could you be next? Like the Celebrating Connections page for more details!
Drum roll!!!!! And the winner of our first free conference registration is...
Did you know your Nurse Health Consultants can supply you with mandatory training on Making a Difference: Mandate to Report, Responsibility to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect, and Medication Administration? Contact your Nurse Health Consultant to arrange your class!
Here are 10 parenting tips you can use to help your child have a good day at school.
Some tips for Childcare Professional who care for children with Epilepsy.
Toddlers can be challenging at times. Here's some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics
If you or your child uses an EpiPen please check the lot numbers listed to see if it's a subject of a recall.
http://newsroom.mylan.com/2017-03-31-Mylan-Provides-Update-…
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Parents and kids these days often have busy schedules, but still want to find time to connect in a meaningful way. In this public service announcement from the... American Academy of Pediatrics, pediatrician Dr. David Hill offers a quick tip to help parents and children nurture their relationship – by reading a book together.
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New guidelines about peanut allergies.
Most kids should start eating peanut-containing foods well before their first birthdays, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) recommends today. AAP endorses these guidelines that outline a new approach to reduce the risk of peanut allergy in children.
Winter can be a tricky time for car seats. As a general rule, bulky clothing like winter coats & snowsuits should not be worn underneath the harness of a car seat. Here's why.
http://cfoc.nrckids.org/StandardView/3.1.4.1
Changes in the CFOC Safe Sleep Policy
Infantile spasms are little seizures with big consequences. See for yourself what they look like here. If you are concerned, talk with your pediatrician right away. Early diagnosis is key. #ISAW2016
Getting ready for Halloween? Keep in mind, when helping your kids choose a costume, pick something that is bright & reflective so they can be easily seen by cars & other pedestrians. More tips here. #KidSafeHalloween
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Halloween is coming! With all the talks of tricks and treats, take time to learn how to have a #KidSafeHalloween with these safety tips from AAP: http://ow.ly/eaLI304YiFC
At school, sharing is caring, except when it comes to germs! Remind your students to wash their hands with soap throughout the school day. go.usa.gov/x2DsJ
Do you struggle to find healthy snacks for your kids? We've got some great tips to help you make snack time a healthy time.
Please welcome Celebrating Connections Conference to the WVECTCR family of Facebook pages. Please visit the link below and like the page to get updates on conference activities, presenters, registration information, etc.
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Important information about the flu vaccine.
Did you know there are new flu vaccine recommendations for the 2016/2017 flu season? Learn more about how to protect your family from Seattle Mama Doc #FightFlu
This is an excellent and very interesting article. I urge all parents to read it. Please read the entire article.
Accordi...ng to a 2013 Policy Statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics, 8- to 10 year-olds spend 8 hours a day with various digital media while teenagers spend 11 hours in front of screens. One in three kids are using tablets or smartphones before they can talk. Meanwhile, the handbook of “Internet Addiction” by Dr. Kimberly Young states that 18 percent of college-age internet users in the US suffer from tech addiction.
This addictive effect is why Dr. Peter Whybrow, director of neuroscience at UCLA, calls screens “electronic cocaine” and Chinese researchers call them “digital heroin.” In fact, Dr. Andrew Doan, the head of addiction research for the Pentagon and the US Navy — who has been researching video game addiction — calls video games and screen technologies “digital pharmakeia” (Greek for drug).
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Disaster planning may feel overwhelming, but taking a few simple steps now can help protect your family. September is National Preparedness Month and is a good ...time to update your family's emergency plan. The AAP has a newly updated Family Readiness Kit that you can download for free to help you make a plan to keep your family safe.
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A small amount of detergent from laundry detergent packets can be toxic to a child. Follow these tips from Healthy Children to prevent poison: http://ow.ly/4mZW7S
Flu season is just around the corner. Make your plans today to get your family vaccinated against the flu. The big change this year is no more nasal spray. The "flu shot" provides much better protection.
Today is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy is one of the leading preventable causes of birth defects, intellectu...al disabilities, and other developmental disorders in newborns. There is no known safe amount of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. For that reason, AAP recommends pregnant women abstain from drinking alcohol. http://ow.ly/RztG3032zVg
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Teachers: Want to teach your students about #Zika and the importance of preventing mosquito bites? Find information and fun and educational activities in CDC’s Communication Toolkit for Schools. http://bit.ly/2adqwk5
Are your kids heading back to school? So are the germs that make them sick! Hang these superhero posters in your home to remind your kids to wash their hands with soap & stop the spread of germs. go.usa.gov/x2Ds3
Chickenpox can be serious, especially for babies, pregnant women, adolescents, adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Getting the chickenpox vaccine is the best way to protect your family from chickenpox. http://1.usa.gov/1TXMATA #VaxWithMe
If you have a young athlete, make sure they train safely. Injury prevention tips from AAP: http://ow.ly/82gp302VEYr
Swimming is a healthy way for children to stay active during the summer. Dr. Sarah Denny offers parents tips on how to keep children safe while swimming in a pool. https://youtu.be/x8u7CVeaSB8
Looking for Fire & Safety Information?
Early Care Share WV has resources help to introduce important skills to young children in a familiar, non-threatening manner to better prepare them for an actual emergency.
http://www.earlycaresharewv.org/Fire_and_Safety_Curriculum.…
For all of the parents who have kids starting school, please take a look at this great resource developed by the WV Developmental Disabilities Council and the W...V Advocates
"A Parent’s Advocacy Guide to Special Education: A Companion Guide to West Virginia Department of Education Policy 2419"
http://wvadvocates.org/…/2nd-Edition-Parents-Advocacy-Guide…
Was your business affected by the flooding June 22-29? You may be eligible for a disaster loan.
The U. S. Small Business Administration approved over $40 millio...n in low-interest disaster loans for businesses and residents in West Virginia affected by the severe storms and flooding of June 22 - 29. The deadline to file an SBA disaster loan application for physical damage is Aug. 24, 2016.
SBA disaster loans are available to businesses of all sizes, most private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters to cover uninsured losses from the disaster. Interest rates are as low as 4 percent for businesses, 2.625 percent for private nonprofit organizations, and 1.625 percent for homeowners and renters. Loan terms can be up to 30 years.
To be considered for all forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register with FEMA online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by mobile device at m.fema.gov. If online or mobile access is unavailable, applicants should call the FEMA toll-free Helpline at 800-621-3362. Those who use 711-Relay or Video Relay Services should call 800-621-3362 (800-462-7585 TTY).
Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.
The latest edition, Summer 2016, of the WV Early Childhood Provider Quarterly is now available online.
Please visit http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/Early_Childhood_Quarterly.h… to view the magazine and subscribe to the email list to be notified when the latest issue is posted.
New CDC Museum Exhibit: Where Children Sleep: Photographs by James Mollison, July 11 – October 28, 2016. Through photography of children from around the world, ...the new exhibit explores the vulnerability of children and their need for a safe environment where they sleep each night. Plan your visit: http://bit.ly/29KpVHG
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General Mills recalled more flour due to possible E. coli contamination and four more ill people have been linked to the outbreak. Check your home for any of the recalled flour products, and remember not to taste or eat raw dough or batter. go.usa.gov/cSX45
Great parents can make a mistake. Find resources on prevention here: http://go.usa.gov/cSDT5 #HeatstrokeKills
New Nutritional Guidelines labeling announced.
Have a safe summer!
There's still time to submit your proposal to be a presenter at Celebrating Connections 2017 :) Deadline for proposals is July 1, 2016. Please share with anyone that might be interested.
Please visit http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/resources/CC_RFP.pdf for more information.
Happy 1st Day of Summer! Whether you are a teacher or parent, you can surely enjoy some of these fun summer ideas. In addition, Choosy is almost certain you can check off some of your #100ChoosyIdeas from this fun list!
Button batteries found in small electronics can be dangerous to children if swallowed. Healthy Children has tips for how to keep kids safe: http://ow.ly/MsqP3010rtt
The AAP has endorsed new sleep guidelines for children. Are your kids getting enough sleep?
Great interactive tool to help recognize developmental delays.
Dogs and kids are great together. Here are some tips to keep it that way.
Each year, more than 4.5 million people in the U.S. are bitten by dogs, and of the 800,000 Americans who receive medical attention for dog bites, at least half are children. During National Dog Bite Prevention Week, learn how to #PreventDogBites. http://ow.ly/3hIW300aMWh
Upcoming training opportunity -
Infant Mental Health Week Webinars - Hosted by the WV Infant Toddler Mental Health Association
See pictures below for more information.
Spring has sprung!
Wear blue this Friday!
Get ready - Child Abuse Prevention Month is here! And even though it officially begins in April, a couple of our chapters are getting started a little early. Check out what's going on in Washington and Florida today and get excited for a month of awareness and education about prevention!
This is not an #Aprilfools joke; we just released a new activity calendar for April! Head on over to our site to download your FREE activity calendar.
Important safety information.
Each year, over 3 million people - many of them children - swallow or come in contact with a poisonous substance. Often from common household products. Read and share these important tips to keep your child safe! #preventpoison #NPPW16
Celebrating Connections 2016 - Deadline for early registration is approaching fast - March 15, 2016. For more information and registration form, please visit http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/Celebrating_Connections.html
National School Breakfast Week is March 7-11, so we're offering some great tips for breakfast-made-easier!
I posted this on my personal page but thought I would share it here too.
As a Child Care Nurse Consultant, I provide training on safe sleep practices. But almost every day I see posts of newborns sleeping on their stomachs or with fl...uffy blankets or stuffed toys. If you're not aware of safe sleep recommendations please read this article and please follow the guidelines. Your baby's life may depend on it.
See MoreWhat is Camp Gizmo?
A five day, hands-on camp where parents, professionals, and students learn how assistive technology can help young children (birth-8 years) with significant and multiple developmental needs.
When & Where is Camp Gizmo?
...July 9-13, 2016 on the campus of the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind in Romney, WV.
For more information or to download an application packet, please visit http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/Camp_Gizmo.html
Job Opportunities available through WV Early Childhood Training Connections and Resources. Perhaps you might be a good fit for one of our open positions.
Please visit http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/Job_Opportunities.html for more information.
Meal time tips.
How often is your family able to sit down and enjoy a healthy, homemade meal together? For busy parents, it can be difficult do a regular basis, but studies hav...e shown that family meals offer significant benefits for children. Read this article for tips on how to make it happen more often.
See MoreThe Winter 2016 issue of the WV Early Childhood Provider Quarterly is now available online! Please visit http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/Early_Childhood_Quarterly.h… to view the latest issue and have access to many back issues of the magazine.
If you would like to receive a notification email when the latest issue becomes available, please subscribe while visiting this webpage.
Join us Thursday, April 7th at 5pm during the Celebrating Connections Conference at the back of the exhibit hall to celebrate the launch of WV's Core Knowledge and Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals.
See attached flyer for more details.
If you haven't had a chance to check out the great line up of sessions at Celebrating Connections, here's the link to get you started http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/Celebrating_Connections.html
Registration deadline - March 15, 2016
Hope to see you there :)
Once your child's first teeth appear, your pediatrician may recommend fluoride varnish treatments to help prevent tooth decay. Many pediatricians do this right in the office. Here's what you need to know about this simple & effective treatment. http://ow.ly/YHGU6
CONGRATULATIONS to our EARLY CARE SHARE WV SCAVENGER HUNT GRAND PRIZE WINNER, Bonnie Logan of Oakhurst Child Development Center!
Congratulations to Bonnie, the winner of the iPad mini™, case and keyboard. We hope you enjoy your well-deserved prize!
Don’t forget to keep opening your e-mails from Early Care Share WV. You never know when something exciting will pop up!
...Not signed up with Early Care Share WV yet...please visit www.earlycaresharewv.org
It's that time of year.
It's RSV season. Did you know that RSV is the most common cause of lower respiratory infections in young children? Use these tips to help keep your baby healthy & happy. http://ow.ly/YwRUA
Training opportunity being offered in conjunction with Celebrating Connections 2016
Key 2 a Healthy Start is a statewide quality improvement initiative in early care and education with the goal of preventing childhood obesity. Participating child care centers attend 3 one-day workshops that cover: Nutrition, Physical activity, Garden-based learning, Personal health and wellness, Parent Engagement & outreach, and Healthy celebrations
Workshop presenters include a pediatrician..., registered dietician and exercise physiologist. Each participating program also receives on-site technical assistance visits after each workshop and will become part of a peer learning network. Key 2 a Healthy Start centers receive MyPlate portion plates and placemats, portable physical activity equipment, parent outreach materials, and much more! The workshops are free and WV STARS registered.
Only 30 spots are available! Deadline to register is March 18, 2016. First come, first serve!
Workshop #1 held at the Celebrating Connections conference in Charleston. Sign up for either April 5th or April 6th by contacting Jessica Dianellos at Jessica.Dianellos@camc.org or calling 304-388-3409.
Great DIY idea.
Play is the work of children.
"Dancing with partners helps children learn about matching movements to music, and coordinating with another person"
Job opportunities now available through WVECTCR - T.E.A.C.H. WV Statewide Coordinator, Child Care Health Educator covering the southern part of the state, Child Care Nurse Health Educator covering the northern part of the state, Local Young Child Wellness Coordinator, and Young Child Wellness Expert. Please visit http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/Job_Opportunities.html for more information.
What is Camp Gizmo?
A five day, hands-on camp where parents, professionals, and students learn how assistive technology can help young children (birth-8 years) with significant and multiple developmental needs.
When & Where is Camp Gizmo?
...July 9-13, 2016 on the campus of the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind in Romney, WV.
For more information or to download an application packet, please visit http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/Camp_Gizmo.html
Celebrating Connections is going green!! Handouts provided by the presenters will be available for download on the website prior to, during and after the conference. Click on the Conference Handout tab on the Celebrating Connections page.
If you haven't had a chance to view the program and register, visit http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/Celebrating_Connections.html for the latest information.
Hope to see you at the conference!!
Happy Valentines Day!
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
To show love for your child,
Here are 14 things you can do! Happy #ValentinesDay! http://ow.ly/YfPvJ
WV Early Childhood Training Connections and Resources has several job opportunities available. We are currently looking for a Child Care Health Educator, a Child Care Nurse Health Consultant, a Local Young Child Wellness Coordinator, a Young Child Wellness Expert and a T.E.A.C.H. WV Statewide Coordinator.
Please visit http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/Job_Opportunities.html for more information.
Please share this post to help get the word out about our employment opportunities - thank you!
February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Pediatrician Dr. Michelle Dalal has great tips on how to prevent tooth decay in children. http://ow.ly/XNOPF
Applications are now being accepted for Camp GIZMO 2016 for families, professionals and college students.
Camp GIZMO is a five-day, hands-on camp where parents, professionals, and students learn how assistive technology can help young children (birth – 8 years) with significant and multiple developmental needs.
Please visit, http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/Camp_Gizmo.html, for more information and to download an application packet.
Stipends are still available for child care providers (center or family home) and parents of children with special needs (birth to 8) for Celebrating Connections 2016. Funds are limited - first come, first serve. For more information, please call LeAnn Murray at 304/529-7603 x410.
To view the conference program for Celebrating Connections 2016, please visit http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/Celebrating_Connections.html
February is National Children's Dental Health Month! It's never too early to promote oral hygiene in children.
https://www.healthychildren.org/…/Brushing-Up-on-Oral-Healt…
Sleep is critical to children’s everyday functioning. A good night’s sleep helps prepare children to attend to new experiences, positively engage with others, and build memory and attention skills. Use these tips to encourage healthy sleep habits.
Bathroom safety tips for infants and children
https://www.healthychildren.org/…/Pages/Bathroom-Safety.aspx
https://www.care.com/a/8-fun-snow-day-activities-for-kids-1…
Seems like a good post for today.
Celebrating Connections programs should be arriving soon :) For those folks who can't wait...it is available for download at http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/Celebrating_Connections.html
You can print the whole program or just specific pages as needed to register. You can also find information on this years keynote presenters - Jim Gill and Mary Jo Huff/Lisa Maddox-Vinson.
Hope to see you in April!
WVECTCR is seeking a T.E.A.C.H. WV Statewide Coordinator to coordinate and implement the T.E.A.C.H. WV scholarship project for the early childhood workforce. The ideal candidate must be organized, self-initiated, resourceful, and have strong critical thinking, counseling, facilitation, presentation, and strategic planning skills. BA in Early Childhood Education or related field required, MA preferred. Occasional evening and weekend hours and statewide travel required. $30,922...-$34,726, based on education, plus excellent benefits.
See job description at http://www.rvcds.org/…/WVECTCR_TEACH_Statewide_Coordinator.… for more information.
Submit resume to wsmith@rvcds.org
Must pass drug test. EOE-M/F/V/D.
WVECTCR is seeking a Child Care Health Educator (covering southern half of WV) to develop and conduct professional development sessions on health, safety, and nutrition topics for child care providers. Must be self-initiated and able to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends with frequent regional travel. Strong presentation and communication skills required. Bachelor’s degree in health education, public health, health science, education, child develop...ment, or related degree. BA $30,000 - MA+30 $34,000 based on education, plus benefits.
See job description at http://www.rvcds.org/…/WVECTCR_Child_Care_Health_Educator.p… for more information.
Submit resume to wsmith@rvcds.org
Must pass drug test. EOE-M/F/V/D.
Is it time to stop the bedtime feeding? Try the 4 B's of bedtime. They're a soothing substitute, tried-and-true for bedtime success — both for babies and older children. http://ow.ly/X10Kc
Important safety information.
Concerned about screen time and your child? Pediatrician David Hill, MD, FAAP discusses the upcoming AAP recommendations & gives some great advice on how to use screens wisely.
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines are out! And MyPlate is here to stay! Check out new resources and materials here: http://1.usa.gov/1mF1csI #DGA2015 #DietaryGuidelines
Early Care Share WV, a project of WV Early Childhood Training Connections and Resources, would like to say thanks to everyone who participated in our SCAVENGER HUNT over the last few months. We hope you had as much fun as we did and discovered some useful new tools along the way! Make sure to keep opening your bi-weekly e-mails to learn about new resources and promotions.
Today is the last day to participate in the Early Care Share WV Scavenger Hunt and have a chance at winning an iPad mini™ with case and keyboard. Make sure to complete the challenge and enter your answer to win!
Please visit www.earlycaresharewv.org for more information.
Celebrating Connections 2016 - Now taking registrations for participants and exhibitors!
Please visit http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/Celebrating_Connections.html for more information.
If you haven't completed the final Scavenger Hunt on Early Care Share WV...you better hurry, there is only one week left. The final hunt closes on Monday, January 4, 2016.
If you aren't a member of Early Care Share WV, please visit www.earlycaresharewv.org to register. It's free! Not only can you have access to forms, handbooks, policies, cost savings, classroom material templates and more...you also have a chance to win an iPad mini™ with case and keyboard!
Celebrating Connections 2016 - Now taking registrations for participants and exhibitors!
Please visit http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/Celebrating_Connections.html for more information.
We look forward to seeing you there :)
Join the FUN, and earn a chance to WIN an iPad mini™!
Have you participated in the EarlyCareShareWV.org exciting SCAVENGER HUNT? This is the last hunt; don’t miss your chance to win an iPad mini™ with case and keyboard!
Remember, you can’t win if you don’t play! Open your e-mails from TheTeam@EarlyCareShareWV.org to get the challenge information!
...Not yet a member of EarlyCareShareWV.org? You are missing out on to up-to-date early childhood information, cost savings, and management resources. Join for free now at http://www.earlycaresharewv.org/new_member_request.aspx.
Have a question? E-mail Help@EarlyCareShareWV.org for help.
Celebrating Connections 2016 program is now available for viewing and printing from the WVECTCR website, http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/Celebrating_Connections.html
Please join us April 5-8, 2016 - Keynotes by Jim Gill and Mary Jo Huff/Lisa Maddox-Vinson.
Listen to dynamic national, state and local speakers who will motivate you. Learn knowledge that will bring you up-to-date on current early care and education practices. Enjoy stimulating conversation whle exchanging ideas with other professionals.
Lots of talk about Norovirus and other stomach illnesses in the news lately. Here are 7 tips from AAP Pediatrician Seattle Mama Doc to help you survive stomach bugs when they hit your home. So helpful!
When holiday shopping for gifts for kids, watch out for toys & electronics with button batteries. They are small, shiny & appealing to kids. But if swallowed, can cause serious injury & even death. Please share! #KidSafeHoliday
Winter is a tricky time for car seats. But we've some great tips to help you strike that perfect balance between keeping your little ones warm and safely buckled in their car seats.
You’re almost out of chances!
There is only one SCAVENGER HUNT challenge left on EarlyCareShareWV.org. Don’t miss your last chance to win an iPad mini™ with case and keyboard!
Our last challenge goes live today. Be on the lookout for your e-mails from TheTeam@EarlyCareShareWV.org.
...Not yet a member of EarlyCareShareWV.org? You are missing out on to up-to-date early childhood information, cost savings, and management resources. Join for free now at http://www.earlycaresharewv.org/new_member_request.aspx.
Have a question? E-mail Help@EarlyCareShareWV.org for help.
You’re almost out of chances...There is only one SCAVENGER HUNT challenge left on EarlyCareShareWV.org. Don’t miss your last chance to win an iPad mini™ with case and keyboard!
Our last challenge goes live on December 15th. Be on the lookout for your e-mails from TheTeam@EarlyCareShareWV.org.
Not yet a member of EarlyCareShareWV.org? You are missing out on to up-to-date early childhood information, cost savings, and management resources. Join for free now at http://www.earlycaresharewv.org/new_member_request.aspx.
Have a question? E-mail Help@EarlyCareShareWV.org for help.
Have you completed SCAVENGER HUNT #5 yet? It’s not too late to participate! Today is the last day to complete hunt #5.
Only one more hunt to go for you to win an iPad mini™...SCAVENGER HUNT #6 begins Dec 15th!
If you haven't registered with Early Care Share WV yet, please visit http://www.earlycaresharewv.org/new_member_request.aspx
Protect against RSV this winter season
http://www.cdc.gov/features/rsv/index.html
Don’t forget to complete SCAVENGER HUNT #5! Show us what you know – it’s not too late! Hunt #5 closes Monday, Dec 7th. The last Scavenger Hunt begins Tuesday, Dec 15th.
In order to participate, you must be a member of Early Care Share WV. There's still time to join the fun and have a chance to win an iPad mini™ :)
Click the link below to request access to EarlyCareShareWV.org http://www.earlycaresharewv.org/new_member_request.aspx.
Stay safe this holiday season.
Are you a #BlackFriday shopper? Keep these safety tips in mind when buying toys this holiday season. Please share!
Food Safety Tips for your Thanksgiving Turkey: http://www.cdc.gov/features/turkeytime/index.html
Scavenger Hunt #5 is still open on the Early Care Share WV website. There is only one more hunt after this one in order to have a chance to enter to win an iPad mini™
If you haven't joined yet...there's still time to join the fun we’re having with our monthly SCAVENGER HUNT. Click the link below to request access to the site now. http://www.earlycaresharewv.org/new_member_request.aspx.
Current job opportunity within WV Early Childhood Training Connections and Resources -
T.E.A.C.H. WV Statewide Coordinator - Coordinate and implement the T.E.A.C.H. WV Scholarship project for the early childhood workforce. The ideal candidate must be organized, self-initiated, resourceful, and have strong critical thinking, facilitation, presentation, and strategic planning skills. BA in ECE or related field required, MA preferred. Occasional evening and weekend hours and st...atewide travel required.
Salary based on education: $30881-$34682.
Excellent benefits offered.
*Go to www.rvcds.org to view job description and application*
TO APPLY, CONTACT:
Tracey Salyers, Human Resources Coordinator
River Valley Child Development Services
tsalyers@rvcds.org
611 Seventh Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 523-3417
(304) 523-2678 (fax)
All job positions: Must pass drug test. EOE- M/F/V/D
Celebrating Connections 2016 Exhibitor Information is now available on the WVECTCR website. Please help spread the word and share on your pages or email the link to individuals who might be interested in becoming an exhibitor at the conference.
Parents: Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections like the common cold, flu, most sore throats, bronchitis, and many sinus and ear infections. Tak...ing antibiotic can also have harmful side effects for you or your child. Read more about when antibiotics are and aren’t needed: 1.usa.gov/1MmeOAP
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As the winter months approach, use these tips to help families and centers prepare for the cold and snow: http://1.usa.gov/1SQto5x
Scavenger Hunt #5 opens today!! Another chance to test your knowledge of EarlyCareShareWV.org = another chance to win an iPad mini™ :)
Are you missing out on all the fun we’re having with our monthly SCAVENGER HUNT. Click the link below to request access to the site now. http://www.earlycaresharewv.org/new_member_request.aspx.
The latest issue of the WV Early Childhood Provider Quarterly is now available online at http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/Early_Childhood_Quarterly.h…
If you haven't subscribed to the email distribution list, you can sign up when you visit the link above. You will receive an email notification when the newest issue is available on the WVECTCR website. Please share with your friends and colleagues :)
Our kids count on us to keep them safe. Please obey all bus traffic laws.
October 19-23 is National School Bus Safety Week.
The Huntington Police Department has stepped up patrols and will be using marked and unmarked vehicles to prov...ide oversight on bus routes and to help buses on their pickups and dropoffs to ensure the safety of students.
As always, officers will be present in school zones each morning. Motorists are urged to always use caution when traveling through school zones and around school buses whenever children are present.
This gluten-free dip makes canned pumpkin the star of the show any time of year! Try Pumpkin White Bean Chipotle Dip: http://ow.ly/xlkOd
A new SCAVENGER HUNT starts today, if you’re up for the challenge.
Have you participated in the EarlyCareShareWV.org exciting SCAVENGER HUNT? There are only 4 h...unts left; don’t miss your chance to win an iPad mini™ with case and keyboard!
Remember, you can’t win if you don’t play! Open your e-mails from TheTeam@EarlyCareShareWV.org to be on the lookout for our next challenge!
Not yet a member of EarlyCareShareWV.org? You are missing out on to up-to-date early childhood information, cost savings, and management resources. Join for free now at http://www.earlycaresharewv.org/new_member_request.aspx.
Have a question? E-mail Help@EarlyCareShareWV.org for help.
Each year in the United States, there are about 3,500 Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths. One of the reported types of SUID is accidental suffocation and strangula...tion in bed. It's happening all the time, even in our community! Let's spread the word on safe sleep and work together to save lives!! Contact our Infant Toddler Specialist, Alicia Hundley at 304-622-6528 for more information.
See Morehttp://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/water/tadd/
Considering the weather, this bears repeating.
OVER THE RAINBOW
Another clever idea from FamilyFun http://www.parents.com/re…/holidays/st-patricks-day-snacks/…
Pinned https://www.pinterest.com/pin/207024914097213922/
25 FUN SNACKS {and healthy too!}
We're all about making food fun with your kids- it's a great way to get them involved and in the kitchen!
It's a win-win when your food projects include fruits and veggies!
http://www.doublethebatch.com/25-fun-and-healthy-snacks-fo…/
Why vaccinate? It's the best way to protect you and your family against the measles. Learn more about "Ivy + Bean vs. The Measles," our campaign with the Measles & Rubella Initiative and Chronicle Books launched in Oct. 2014 http://ow.ly/JlyKj #tbt
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CUBE
Make one quick to get the energy out today!
http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/…/physical-activity-cube.html
Dr. Payne conducting our follow-up clinic for Lily's Place graduates. Thank you, Dr. Payne for being awesome!!
This is Sarah Hicks saying goodbye today! I have resigned my position as Child Care Nurse Health Consultant. Most of you know I have been working on my Master's Degree for the last 3 years. I've recently graduated and accepted a new position. I have loved the time working with the Early Childhood community. I hope to still see many of you around! I will still be posting some on this page, but all questions and consults should directed to Glenna! Goodbye. I'll miss you!!!
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HOMEMADE PINEAPPLE COCONUT ICE CREAM
With only 3 ingredients you will not believe how this ice cream is so smooth, creamy and dairy free!
http://www.superhealthykids.com/homemade-pineapple-coconut…/
President Barack Obama during tonight's State of the Union: "It’s not a nice-to-have—it’s a must-have. It’s time we stop treating child care as a side issue." Infographic: The White House.
SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS --- WINTER-STYLE!
Find 20 of them here:
http://lemonlimeadventures.com/must-try-winter-science-exp…/
Free dental care. Feb 6th - Charleston. See photo for details.
To all my teacher friends this is the grossest yet coolest experiment. I did this while teaching about germs and how they spread. You use three pieces of bread.... You let all the kids see you put a piece of bread in a baggy with a glove on hence "controlled" then you wash your hands and put a piece of bread in a baggy for "clean" last but definitely not least you pass a piece of bread around and let every kid in class touch it then you put it in a baggy and label it dirty. Watch how the bread changes over time due to germs. It is so cool and a great way to teach the importance of hand washing :-)
Happy Birthday to HealthyChildren.org. This is a great resource for parents and anyone interested in children's health and safety.
We love kiwi and this fruit plate would be such a fun thing to bring to a party! It is super quick to make - Head over to the blog to find out how to peel a kiwi in less than 30 seconds!
http://www.superhealthykids.com/fun-kiwi-fruit-tray-best-w…/
FRUIT SALAD WITH CREAMY CITRUS DRESSING
Are you tired of fruit salad drowning in jello or cool whip? Our creamy dressing is light, healthy, and so great on top... of fruit!
Get the recipe here:
http://www.superhealthykids.com/fruit-salad/
Pinned here: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/207024914096672526/
Who doesn't love a Cutie?
CLEMENTINE WREATH
What a great gift! We would love to see a wreath like this on our doorstep :)
http://www.omiyageblogs.ca/20…/…/diy-clementine-wreaths.html
Thanksgiving is a time for family visits. Tips for grandparents when the kids come to visit.
Our colleague Pam Hershman Carter is working to raise awareness about World Diabetes Day so we wanted to help her spread the word,
WV Bureau of Health has created a website about Ebola. Check it out!
http://www.dhhr.wv.gov/bph/Pages/ebola.aspx
Making pumpkin seeds is one of my favorite things about Halloween! I will be carving ours 5 pumpkins on Sunday and making a huge batch of seeds :) I can't wait!!!
Have you carved your pumpkins yet?
Did you save the seeds?
If your kids haven't liked roasted pumpkin seeds in the past, maybe this year try seasoning them, and... making sure they get nice and crunchy- rather than plain and chewy.
This is how we did it:
http://www.superhealthykids.com/super-crunchy-pumpkin-spic…/
Bookmark this link by using the drop down arrow in the top right corn er of the status update!
This was the super easy veggie tray my son brought to school for the class Halloween party a few years back!
We used baby carrots, and a bowl of store bought di...p (class rules).
If you can make your own dip, of course it's even better!
We also had a fruit platter!
#healthyhalloween #veggietray #superhealthykids #halloweenfood
How to prevent measles for the school-aged kids according to Ivy and Bea!
Today at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition: The Peds21 preconference program discussed youth sports and #concussions, and AAP ...unveiled a new campaign in partnership with the Measles & Rubella Initiative and Chronicle Books about vaccine-preventable illnesses, “Ivy + Bean vs. The Measles!” Learn more: http://ow.ly/CASY7 #AAP14
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"Listen" to this: Spoon Measurements Contribute to Many Child Drug-Dosing Errors (A podcast from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/…/082914-podcast-pediatric-med-dos…
Time to get your flu shot
Hey Child Care Center Friends! A NAPSACC survey will be emailed to you soon from the Office of Healthy Lifestyles. Please fill this out so we can assess your needs so we can better serve you! It only takes a few minutes and by filling this out on time, you may be eligible for some type of incentive.
Unusual respiratory illness: four cases confirmed in West Virginia .
www.wvva.com/…/health-officials-in-wv-confirm-four-cases-of…
Enterovirus D68 (or EV-D68) is not new – it was first discovered in 1962 in California. This virus can cause mild to severe respiratory illness. From mid-August... to September 11, 2014, people in six states have been confirmed by CDC to have EV-D68 infection. Follow these common, good hygiene steps to protect against respiratory illnesses: http://go.usa.gov/VvRV
See MoreCheck out this infographic! West Virginia is number 1 in pregnancy smoking rates in the US. More than 1 in 4 West Virginia women smoke while pregnant, more than 3 times the national average. We need to help our mothers and babies! Serious risks for babies whose mothers smoke while pregnant including:
•Growth Restriction
•Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
•Low Birth-Weight
•Premature Birth...
•Preterm Infant Death
•Birth Defects
•Stillbirth
•Colic
•Asthma
•Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
•Behavioral & Psychiatric Disorders
•Neurodevelopmental Disorders
•Childhood Obesity
The nurses presented yesterday at Great Beginnings. Here is Glenna and Yvonne in action. The photographer (Sarah) was not feeling photogenic 
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This is too cute
Ohio and Kentucky are already asking the CDC for help with this viral illness that hits kids hard. It won't be long before it is crossing state lines and we will be seeing this here in WV. Here is a little info on this illness.
PARENTS: A respiratory illness that has already sickened more than a thousand children in 10 states, including Ohio, is likely to become a nationwide problem, doctors say. --- http://abcn.ws/1tiRHfk
The 3 Nurse Health Consultants spend a good bit of our time hosting Health, Nutrition, and Safety trainings. In August, we hosted 50 trainings all over the state of West Virginia reaching 955 participants! Contact us for your training needs!
Share this with your child care families!
We're kicking off Preparedness Month by talking about children and preparedness!
When a disaster hits, your family may not be together. How would you contact ...each other if cell phone lines are jammed? Where would you meet? Have your family work together to put create a family communication plan and find out more about caring for kids in an emergency: http://emergency.cdc.gov/children/index.asp.
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Children have a number of unique characteristics that make them different from adults. Dr. Steven Krug, Chairperson of the American Academy of Pediatrics Disas...ter Preparedness Advisory Council, discusses why children are not “little adults” in our latest blog post: http://blogs.cdc.gov/…/2…/09/children-are-not-little-adults/
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Kids are headed back to school. Be watchful of them.
If you head out camping- these oatmeal packets are awesome to have! We save them for special trips like this, and the kids think they're so great!
We have se...ven combo ideas for you here:
http://www.superhealthykids.com/…/homemade-instant-oatmeal-…
Pinned: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/207024914095337971/
#healthycamping #breakfastforkids #homemade #DIYOats
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WV STARS wants to hear about the best training you have attended so far this year. We will have a drawing from those that comment for a FREE SHEET OF WV STARS B...ARCODE STICKERS. In order to be eligible for the drawing you must be an active WV STARS participant. All you have to do is comment on this post.
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Love this watermelon pizza from Sibel- she always has great pictures of food.
https://www.facebook.com/…/a.412232538813…/714023091967456/…
Want to know more about the well-being of West Virginia's kids at a glance? Check out the West Virginia fact sheet from the 2014 KIDS COUNT Data Book released today.
Some great safety tips to keep children safe this summer and all year round
This is one of my favorite snacks!
Have you tried roasting chickpeas before? They are a crunchy and delicious, portable snack! We've been doing it for years with some olive oil and Parmesan chee...se.
Recipe here:
http://www.superhealthykids.com/healthy-…/roasting-beans.php
But next I want to try this one with cinnamon. mmmm
http://www.epicurious.com/…/Crispy-Cinnamon-Garbanzo-Beans-…
#healthyandportable #roastedchickpeas #roastingbeans
This 4th of July, try our naturally sweet berry infused water instead of sugary beverages for your celebrations! Plus, it makes for a great table decoration be...cause berries are that pretty! #healthyfourth #berries #water
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You've probably seen the flag skewered fruit platters, but we decided to stand ours up so it would double as a centerpiece! :)
#healthyfourth #fruitskewers #healthysnacks
http://www.superhealthykids.com/…/centerpiece-snacking-more…
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/207024914091178137/
Inside Out Pancakes - with fruit inside and no syrup necessary!!
Headed on a road trip, or a to a parade on the Fourth of July? Take these portable, on the go, inside out pancakes!
Plus, with fruit INSIDE, there is no need f...or syrup, plates, or forks!
#healthyfourth #portablebreakfast #healthyonthego #pancakes
Full details on making them here:
http://www.superhealthykids.com/…/portable-pancake-pockets.…
Pinned here:
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Our friends at Learning Land in Marion County must have had a great day yesterday being part of this homecoming!
Summer is a great time for kids to relax, unwind, and have fun. Whether they are young children or teens, help them stay safe and healthy this summer. http://go.usa.gov/9DxA
For a tropical creamy treat, these Disneyland Whipped pineapple pops hit the spot!
#healthyfrozentreats #popsicles #kidsfood #healthydessert
http://www.superhealthykids.com/…/whipped-pineapple-pops.php
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Make play dough fireworks! So fun for the 4th of July!
This bubbly drink is made with whole fruit and is a great substitution for soda at a party or fun celebration! It is simple, refreshing and has vitamins and mi...nerals! This would be yummy with all sorts of different fruit combinations. #healthysubstitutions #fruit #healthyparties
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Ways to use crayons...for something other than coloring. Grab a pack of crayons and pick one of these 35 ideas to try!
Huntington folk. Check out this source of fresh, local whole foods. Now at their new location on 14th St West.
The nurses have spent the last 2 days with the rest of the WVECTCR at our staff retreat. The Pre-K children at Enterprise drew pictures of our staff based on pictures they were given and we had to play "Guess the Selfie!" and decide who was who! This was too awesome!
50 ALPHABET ACTIVITIES for preschoolers to learn their ABCs --
http://handsonaswegrow.com/50-alphabet-activities/
Join us for a webinar on June 12th
Participants will learn about the national "Safe to Sleep" campaign (formerly Back to Sleep), the resources available to help get safe infant sleep messages out to everyone who cares for infants, and strategies to address potential challenges to promoting safe infant sleep.
Expert Presenter: ...
Shavon Artis, Dr.P.H., M.P.H.
Safe to Sleep® Campaign Coordinator
Title: Safe to Sleep: Getting the Message Out
Date: Thursday, June 12th, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The webinar will be archived following the live event at:www.healthychildcare.org/webinars.html
Reserve your webinar seat now at:
https://citrix.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1035359
For more information on the Safe to Sleepcampaign, please visit: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/sts/Pages/default.aspx
Interested in making your childcare environment healthier? Check out this page for great resources and tips.
April Showers bring May flowers!!!
Blooming breakfast! It's easy for kids to make this flower breakfast (Show it to your kids for them to make for YOU for Mother's Day!)
1 Hard boiled egg
1 man...darin orange
peas
Spinach
#breakfast #funfood #healthymeals
Too fun- this was one of the breakfasts we just made for our latest meal plan..
Pin it! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/207024914095387811/
If your family is new to green smoothies, you just like a little more flexibility, OR you have picky eaters that only like certain fruits; print out our smoothi...e chart and get creative!
#smoothies4kids #greensmoothies #printables
http://www.superhealthykids.com/…/how-to-make-a-green-smoot…
It's springtime! How about a garden at your center this year? Here's some information about how to get started.
http://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/…/preschool-child-care-gar…
For those of you that know me (Nurse Sarah), you know my passion for breastfeeding. Maybe you have even been to one of my trainings about Breastfeeding and Child Care. Check out this webinar on that very topic. See the information below!
UPCOMING WEBINAR: "Best Practices for Breastfeeding in Early Care and Education"
TWO DATES: Tuesday, May 13 (1:00-2:00ET) OR Wednesday, May 14 (3:00-4:00ET).
...Sponsored by the National Collaborative on Advancing Breastfeeding in Child Care (NCABC)
Presenters:
Jean M. Cimino, MPH
Linda Satkowiak, ND, RN, CNS, NCS
Moderator:
Kathleen L. Anderson, MEd, CLC
For webinar login information, contact Kathleen Anderson atklanderson@unc.edu or 919-445-0328.
This Saturday April 26th is National Take Back Day. This is a great time to encourage your families to go through their medicine cabinets and take back old and outdated medications.
Looking for the latest Medication Administration Log form, Allergy Care Plan, or Asthma Care plan? They can be found at our website www.wvearlychildhood.org and click on the Nurse Health Consultants tab!
We are very sad to say that Nurse Heidi is not returning from maternity leave. She is taking time from working to spend with her new baby. Heidi was great in her position and we will miss her! Glenna will be covering the Parkersburg area in Choices and the Wheeling area at CCRC. Sarah will be covering the Clarksburg area for Choices and the Morgantown area for CCRC. Contact us with any questions!
Don't forget to wear blue tomorrow!
Those of you that have taken Sarah's Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention course may remember me recommending the Stewards of Children training to supplement what you learned in my course. This course will be available in Tucker County for those of you nearby. If not, try to find one in your area. This is a good one to take!!
Call to either participate in our scheduled Stewards of Children training or to schedule a training for your church, group, or organization! It only takes 2 hrs and 15 minutes but the knowledge is priceless to our children in this community!
Kids love "Sketios" so Super Healthy Kids has come up with a homemade version full of veggies. Give it a try!
When you make your own homemade spaghettios, you can add as many veggies as you wish! Ours has carrots, celery, and tomatoes. But you would never know it with ...how smooth it turned out! #hidingveggies
*Remember- always incorporate extra veggies WITH your kids!
Are the kids getting antsy to go RUN RUN RUN!? Try some of these ways to get them moving to burn off some energy!
http://handsonaswegrow.com/gross-motor-activities-preschoo…/
So cute!!!!
Wouldn't it be awesome if all school districts took this much effort to make fruits and veggies fun? These banana-mobiles were on the lunch line in a local sch...ool district this week! ITSMeals at Provo School District. I love following their page. Their lunch ladies are the best! #schoollunches #healthysnacks #funfood
See MoreYou can tell we have spring on our minds. One questions we get a lot is about how to safely use insect repellents in children. Here are the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations.
RECALL: Walmart is recalling about 174,000 baby dolls because of a potential burn hazard to kids. Please share with your friends and family!
Click here for full product details.
http://www.wboy.com/…/walmart-recall-about-174000-dolls-for…
Great resource for ideas about getting kids to eat healthier.
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Quick tape activities to do at a moment’s notice. Tape lines on the floor for kids to walk along or blow pom poms along, trying to stay on the line of tape.
http://handsonaswegrow.com/fun-kid-activity-lines-of-color…/
Poison Control Center is an important resource here in West Virginia. Let's hope it is NOT closed!
Legislative Funding Cut Will Lead to Closure of West Virginia Poison Center
CHARLESTON, WV – Potential poisons are everywhere and could cause serious harm to yo...u or your loved ones. If the West Virginia Poison Center no longer existed, who would you call? How would you seek help? Who would be watching out for new poisoning trends in our state? Who would be teaching health care professionals about how to treat people who have been poisoned? Who would know where the antidotes were in our state? Who would be making sure poison prevention programs existed?
What would you do if your child ate a laundry detergent pod? If your teenager began abusing medications? If your elderly parent took too much of their medicine by mistake? If your co-worker had a chemical spilled on them at work? If a boy scout or girl scout gets bitten by a poisonous snake? If you were pregnant and were overcome by carbon monoxide fumes?
What would happen if there was another chemical spill here? There are lots of chemicals being transported on our interstates, highways, roads, and waterways. If there was an accident, who would have all of the toxicology databases at their fingertips with the staff that knows exactly how to use those databases and the information in them to help make medical decisions?
The West Virginia Poison Center is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by medical experts (doctors, pharmacists, and nurses) specially trained in poisonings. The center handles over 42,000 calls from West Virginians each year. However, the West Virginia Poison Center is not simply for people calling from home. About 35% of calls to the Center are from medical professionals; for example, those in emergency rooms and pediatricians. They also call the Poison Center to obtain the most up-to-date poison management recommendations.
If the West Virginia Poison Center were to close, West Virginia would be the only state in the nation without poison center coverage. A local mom and daycare employee, Crystal Wood, said, "I am scared of what will happen if West Virginia does not have a poison center." The West Virginia Poison Center is vital to the public's safety. The West Virginia Poison Center saves lives. You never know when you may need the West Virginia Poison Center.
Choosy congratulates all of the agencies, early childhood educators and families who continue to make healthy choices on behalf of very young children!
Read the CDC announcement that early childhood obesity rates are declining:
http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/…/p0225-child-obesity.html
You can never be too young to start developing healthier habits, right?! Now the 2nd largest for-profit childcare provider will be following @FLOTUS eating and ...activity guidelines for childcare centers. Kudos to them! #shapeofthenation #letsmove http://abcnews.go.com/…/child-care-centers-follow-lady-guid…
See MoreGo to the STARS page and tell them about your favorite session at Celebrating Connections!!! Maybe it was a session that we (the nurses) presented? ;)
For those that attended Celebrating Connections last week, we would like to know what was one session that you really enjoyed and walked away from feeling like ...you gained knowledge from it. Share what that session was and why you enjoyed it and we will send you a free sheet of barcode stickers.
See MoreCheck out this experience by our friends from Choices Child Care R&R! They have pictures and instructions on their Facebook page about how to do it!
Happy Funday Monday! Everyone loves suprises, so why not peak children's interest with this color experiment. Look in our photo album for easy instructions on how to do this yourself!
Here is a great resource for yourself and your families! This vaccine tracker from the CDC includes the immunization schedule recommendations as well as developmental milestones for certain ages. Check it out!!!
Come visit our new display and get one of our new brochures at Celebrating Connections this week!
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It's not to late to attend Celebrating Connections Early Childhood Conference later this week! Onsite registration is available!!! For more information, please visit our website ~ http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/Celebrating_Connections.html
From the kids are amazing file. Sharing the love of reading isn't just for humans.
Dr. Jeffery is doing some great things in the fight against childhood obesity. The nurses have the pleasure of working with her on some things that are coming soon with our Choosy project! Be on the lookout for some updates here when we get them!!!
Dr. Jeffrey, director of KEYS 4 HealthyKids, gives a good 5210 talk in Beckley, WV. " Five daily servings of fruits and vegetables, two hours or less of screen ...time, one hour of physical activity and zero sweets and beverages like juice and soda." http://www.register-herald.com/…/Pediatrician-educates-teac…
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ACDS is seeking instructors. Call or check out our website for more info!
Nurse Heidi is officially on Maternity Leave! Mommy and Baby are doing great :) If you need to reach Heidi for any questions, please give Sarah or Glenna a call instead! Sarah 304-972-6200 Glenna 304-972-6300.
West Virginia Child Care Nurse Health Consultants updated their cover photo.
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Some risk factors for obesity can be changed!
3 risk factors for childhood obesity - We hear so many reasons that we have a childhood obesity epidemic worldwide. But what if you could just narrow it down t...o three areas to focus on to prevent your preschooler from becoming obese. Well a new study conducted by the University of Illinois has done just that. We have identified the three most significant risks that could cause your child to become obese. And it is all in your control to change. 1. Inadequate slee... http://ow.ly/2DpjGE
See MoreDid you know you can get free materials from the WV Poison Center? Check them out!
http://www.wvpoisoncenter.org/Free-Educational-Materials…
This is why being "CHOOSY" is so important! Remember CHOOSY stands for Choosing Healthy Options Often and Starting Young!
The Centers for Disease Control is reporting that the spread of the "Flu" or Influenza has increased to being widespread in WV. This means Flu rates are currently elevated! It is not to late to get vaccinated. When adults become vaccinated, it not only protects the person, it helps reduce spread of the disease and protects those around them who are at higher risk for complications from the flu. Those at higher risk for complications are young children, pregnant women, and the elderly. We are seeing some still get the flu that have been vaccinated, but flu symptoms are usually less severe than those who haven't been vaccinated. Continue to practice effective infection control practices. Any questions? Call your Nurse Health Consultant!
Picky Eater Transformation Day 18: Play guess that food! Put a blindfold on and let your kids guess what different foods are. It is so much fun! #21daypickyeater
Also available on NRC Kids is the full version of Caring For Our Children 3rd Edition. It has a nice search tool to help you easily find the information you are looking for.
Childcare meals can impact kids healthy habits - A new study published by Academy of Nutrition and Dietitics shows the value of daycare centers providing family...-style meals to kids. This may be one of the tactics in fighting childhood obesity. It may be that kids passing food dishes to each other and serving themselves may help children recognize their body's are no longer hungry. It is also a way for children to learn more about food preferences and more important... http://ow.ly/2D0eeb
See MorePlease pass this information on to children and families that may need dental services! This opportunity is free!
Here is the latest edition of Healthy Kids West Virginia! You can find a downloadable version on our website - www.wvearlychildhood.org
Oven Baked Zucchini Chips Recipe from Metabolic Cookbook
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Yields: 4 servings | Calories: 99
1 (large) zucchini, cut into 1/8" -... 1/4" slices
1/3 cup whole grain breadcrumbs, optional Panko
1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese, reduced fat
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Kosher or sea salt to taste
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons low-fat milk
Directions thinly slice the zucchini with a mandolin slicer. Mix all dry ingredients together, except zucchini. Dip slices in the milk then dump them into a gallon size bag filled with the dry seasoning, shake to coat, dump onto a cookie sheet, bake at 425F until crispy brown
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Visit http://www.Budget101.com for More Dirt Cheap #Recipes & #DIY Ideas Photo Source: Unknown
Remember that Flu season is just getting in warmed up. It is NOT to late to get the flu vaccine. Getting vaccinated not only helps to protect you, but also helps to protect the little ones you care for that may be too young to be vaccinated or haven't been vaccinated yet. People are dying from the flu, please take this seriously!
Here is another webinar learning opportunity on Jan 22nd at 2PM. Click on the link below to register!
Choosy says, "Let's help children be active and healthy in 2014" #earlyed
Here is a webinar learning opportunity on Feb 11th at 3:30pm. The topic is how to create a healthy menu in an ECE setting. Sign up by going to the link below. Space is limited!
The Mitten by Jan Brett was one of my favorite winter time books to share with my preschool classroom. Please share a winter themed book that you enjoy sharing with your class and win a free sheet of barcode stickers.
This project a great way to talk about the different food groups! Divide a paper plate into four sections. Label each section with a different food group. Encourage the children to draw foods in the corresponding section. This could even help you to plan a meal!
Day 6 of our Picky Eater challenge! Teach balanced meals to your kids- Activity today is divide a paper plate into four sections, and have your kids draw foods ...in each of the categories. Another option, if they don't like to draw, is to cut out pictures of food from your grocery ad and paste them in their place!
#21Daypickyeater
I've love Pomegranate and have had it in different things many times, but never actually tried to seed my own until last week! It was a big mess and time consuming! I knew there had to be an easier way, so I thought it was funny that I found this post on how to seed a Pomegranate the right way! Try it and let me know how it goes. Let the kids take a turn "whacking" the fruit with the wooden spoon!
Do you love pomegranates but hate getting all the seeds out? You will love this method and so will your kids! Literally takes under 2 minutes. http://www.superhealthykids.com/…/fastest-juicest-method-to…
USDA has free online cookbook for child care.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/…/recipes-healthy-kids-cookbook-chi…
Universal high-quality early childhood education could close the achievement gap at age 5 http://thkpr.gs/1cNVT19
For many years WV Early Childhood Training Connections and Resources has delivered the West Virginia Early Childhood Provider Quarterly magazine to you in printed format. The Provider Quarterly will be available solely in electronic format (to view the current magazine, please follow the link below). We want to share this wonderful resource with as many people as we can. In an effort to continue building the distribution list, please click on the link to subscribe! The latest Winter 2014 edition is now available! http://www.wvearlychildhood.org/Early_Childhood_Quarterly.h…
Check out the website http://www.trythiswv.com/ This is a new initiative about making WV a healthier place to be! We are looking forward to learning more about this so we can pass it on to you!
Just wrapped up 2013 discussing an exciting new initiative that you will be hearing more about in 2014 called Try This WV! Thank you Kate Long for taking time to share this information with us! Please check out their website: http://www.trythiswv.com
Lily's Place donations. Thanks everyone!
Lily's Place donations. Thanks everyone!
Love this festive and delicious wrap platter. http://spoonful.com/recipes/wrap-n-stack-sandwich-tree
On Friday, the Nurses and the rest of the staff at West Virginia Early Childhood Training Connections and Resources collected diapers to donate to Lily's Place! Check out their website ~ https://www.facebook.com/AddictedBabies
Get out those Holiday cookie cutters, but use them for your lunch instead- We made these little pizza cut-outs and added peas, spinach, and tomatoes for our top...pings. What other veggies would your kids enjoy?
#healthymeals #pickyeaters #healthyholidays #pizza
http://www.superhealthykids.com/…/garden-variety-pizza-peas…
Help grow our page! If you have Facebook friends that may have an interest in early childhood education (parents, teachers, staff), please invite them to like our page!
For those of you who are on pinterest, this is a goldmine of healthy recipes! Check it out!!
Current breastfeeding research does not indicate that breastmilk intake changes with baby’s age or weight between one and six months. http://kellymom.com/bf/pum...pingmoms/pumping/milkcalc/ Often times well meaning caregivers overfeed a breastfed baby, setting mom up for failure when she is unable to keep up with the ever increasing demand. Have you or do you know someone who has been booby-trapped by this?
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Did you know that Americans drink about 400 calories every day? Replace one sugary drink today with the same amount of water. It will help lower your caloric intake for the day! To learn more visit: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/…/DGTipsheet19MakeBetterBevera…
After voluntary market withdrawal by manufacturers in 2007 of over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines for children younger than 2 years, and a relabeling a year later, emergency department (ED) visits related to these drugs declined among children younger than 3 years, according to an article published online November 11 in Pediatrics! That is great news!
This is a recipe that children can help with! Studies show that if children help to make their food, they are more willing to try and eat new foods. This recipe is just a few simple ingredients and a few easy steps. The children can help mix and then roll out the dough for the tortillas.
Thanksgiving is coming up! What are your favorite ways to celebrate Thanksgiving? Any favorite healthy recipes?
With Winter approaching and the change in temperatures, many think that going out in icy weather will lead to colds. That is actually false. There are many reasons why viruses spread in Winter, but being cold has nothing to do with it. The main reasons are that more kinds of viruses circulate in Winter, and people stay indoors more, making person-to-person transmission more likely.
Make it a great day and stay healthy !!!!!!
Sarah teaching a group of pre-k children about oral health. This was a really fun day. The nurses love to teach providers and children about ways to stay healthy!
Wash those hands to celebrate Infection Prevention Week!!!
Have you heard of Auvi-Q? The nurses have been seeing more children being prescribed Auvi-Q for anaphylaxis. This is the same medicine "epinephrine" as an Epipen but the delivery device is just a little different. Please call us if you have any questions about how to give the Auvi-Q... but here is a little video to help you understand what Auvi-Q is and how to give it! http://www.auvi-q.com/auvi-q-demo
Glenna at Celebrating Connections!
Did you know that the 3 nurses taught a total of 280 trainings in 12 months time??? Now that is a lot of professional development and education! Where you in one of our trainings?
Choosy in action.
Colgate’s commitment to building a lifetime of healthy habits through our Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® program provides children a sense of self-esteem and a ...foundation for success.
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Heidi at Celebrating Connections
Spreading the Choosy message.
Sarah at Celebrating Connections
Some versions of Infants' Motrin has been recalled. However, there are some versions that are not affected by the recall and are still available for purchase. To figure out if you might have some of the recalled Motrin, go to this website!
West Virginia Child Care Nurse Health Consultants updated their cover photo.
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